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Re: Bunker oil question
Author: Edgargoyle Dickens
Date: 11-12-2015 - 08:19

Marine fuels are traditionally classified according to their kinematic viscosity. This is a valid criterion for oil quality as long as the oil is produced by atmospheric distillation only. 

Marine fuels are classified using the “Bunker ABC” -

-Bunker A corresponds to the distillate fuel oil No. 2

-Bunker B is a No. 4 or No. 5  fuel oil

-Bunker C corresponds to the residual fuel oil No. 6

No. 6 is the most common oil, that's why "bunker fuel" is often used as a synonym for the No. 6 residual fuel oil which requires heating before the oil can be pumped.

No. 5 fuel oil is also called “navy special”. No. 5 or No. 6 also furnace fuel oil (FFO). 

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